George Engleheart
George Engleheart: A Regency Miniature Maestro George Engleheart (1750–1829) stands as a pivotal figure in the annals of English portrait miniature painting, cementing his place alongside luminaries like Richard Cosway and John Smart during the opulent reign of George III. Born in Kew, Surrey, on October 26th, 1750, Engleheart’s artistic journey began amidst humble beginnings – his father, Francis Englehart, a German plaster modeller…
The Lifeline
Scroll through George Engleheart's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups George Engleheart's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
